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Dassault Systèmes acquires Simpoe for injection molding simulation

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The existing Simpoe line will still be sold, and the underlying technology will enhance Catia, Simulia, and SolidWorks. Dassault Systèmes ...

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Geometric acquires boutique electronics engineering company

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3Cap Technologies GmbH has only 7 customers, but they are Tier 1 automotive. The new subsidiary will take over Geometric’s ...

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Two Bentley acquisitions highlight emerging infrastructure data tsunami

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Microprotol for pressure analysis and SpecWave for specification data extend Bentley’s ability to serve its ENR 500 customers. Bentley today ...

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MSC Software acquires e-Xstream for composite material simulation

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Testing a new material in manufacturing can cost millions; e-Xstream can blur the boundaries between materials and structural engineering. MSC ...

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Autodesk to buy social video app Socialcam

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Randall Newton

The CAD leader continues to build a social media creative graphics platform piece by piece. Autodesk said today it will ...

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3D Systems acquires another maker

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FreshFiber makes custom cases for smartphones, selling them online and in high-end retail stores. 3D Systems has acquired another vendor ...

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EDA consolidation: Synopsys to acquire Magma Design

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Synopsys will pay $735 million and gain two product lines it covets. Electronic design will soon have one fewer vendor, ...

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3D Systems to Acquire Z Corp and Vidar for $137 million

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Randall Newton

In one move 3D Systems doubles its reseller channel and fills gaps in its three-tier product line strategy for 3D ...

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Bentley acquires Pointools, vows to make point clouds ‘a fundamental data type’

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Randall Newton

An earlier deal included a right to first refusal if Pointools were up for sale, making today’s deal inevitable. Bentley ...

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Autodesk cherry-picks GRIP Entertainment for game AI technology

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Randall Newton

The deal strengthens Autodesk plans to deliver technology for “intelligent” game characters. Autodesk today acquired specific technology-related assets and hired ...